2011: Politics

Party brinksmanship in Congress has led to the government nearly shutting down on multiple occasions this year. Are you worried about a federal shutdown in 2012?

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  “I’m very worried about a government shutdown. Then again, I’m also worried about the rise of Sharia law in Pensacola, FL, so you should take my fears with a grain of salt.” ”

  Lindsay Everett –
  Systems Analyst

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  “No, of course not, assuming our Democratic colleagues have the sense to come to the bargaining table in good faith this time." ”

  John Boehner –
  U.S. Representative

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  “No, of course not, assuming our Republican colleagues have the sense to come to the bargaining table in good faith this time.”

  Harry Reid –
  U.S. Senator